Apps for snow sports

In a region of the globe, it’s summer, but in another is winter. Still, no one has any excuse not to practice some of these snow sports.

For those who cannot say no to a trip to the snow and is an enthusiastic practitioner of skiing or snowboarding, check out some smartphones applications that can make your life easier when practicing snow sports.

Ski tracks

This application is essential for those who like fast winter sports. This authentic speedometer registers the average and maximum speed reached, as well as other data: distances covered or altitudes.

Ski & snow report

Weather bulletins are a precious tool for any person that practices outdoor sports. Specific bulletins to particular modality are essential for their good practice. How will you know if you can practice skiing if you don’t know how is the snow or how tall is it? Depending on your location, this app tells you about the conditions of the mountains around.

Edge ski

This application uses your phone’s GPS to create a route that you can follow as you descend the slopes full of snow, giving you information about various tracks available.

Alert5

When practicing any form of more extreme sport, it is never enough care, as minimizing the occurrence of potentially dangerous situations are the ideal.

If you are in trouble, alert5 allow you to send an immediate message that tells someone your exact location, making it easier for a rescue.

Ski better with Ali

If you are not a professional, but already feels safer to drop lessons and start practicing, venture out on the mountain with the help of this application. It contains a five-day course taught by an expert that give you constant tips on how to improve your skiing.

Snocru

But the skiing or snowboarding are not sports that require any interaction. Although individual sports, many people do not enjoy the experience alone, as many like the interaction with friends. This app allows you to be in contact with your friends, even in the middle of the mountains. It informs you about the best cafes and places to socialize with the other practitioners at the end day.